The Quarry Lane School
Tel:
(925)829-8000
- The Quarry Lane School is a private, Jr.K through 12 college preparatory school known for providing an academically rigorous, nurturing and supportive educational environment that prepares students for success in college and beyond.
- Small class sizes, individualized attention, an accelerated curriculum and a cutting-edge, experiential curriculum taught by highly qualified, subject-matter experts are hallmarks of a Quarry Lane education. Quarry Lane almuni have gone on to attend some of the nation's finest colleges and universities.
- The Quarry Lane School is the only private school in the East Bay Area to offer the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme.
Quick Stats (2018-19)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 1,031 students
- Yearly Tuition: $41,200
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
The Quarry Lane School places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- SAT Score Highest average SAT score
- Student Body Largest student body
- AP Courses Most AP courses offered
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
School Overview
| School Type | School with Special Program Emphasis |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Independent Private Schools Association Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) International Baccalaureate (IB) World School National Council for Private School Accreditation |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Year Founded | 1991 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Student Body
| Total Students | 1031 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 126 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 75% |
| Average Class Size | 16 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 19 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Average SAT score | 1480 |
| Average ACT score | 32 |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $41,200 |
| % on Financial Aid | 19% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $25,000 |
| Acceptance Rate | 80% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Casey Johnston |
| Admissions Associate | Katie Specht |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 10 sports |
| Sports | Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Flag Football, Indoor Soccer, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, VolleyballBadminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Flag Football, Indoor Soccer, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 16 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Chess, Chess Club, Community Service Club, Fashion Design, Harvard Model Congress, Journalism, Leadership, Model UN, National Honor Society (NHS), Robotics, Speech and Debate, Student Council Arts and Music Programs: Band, Choir, Dance, Drama |
School Notes
- The Quarry Lane School is consistently ranked among the top private, K-12 schools in the nation, as well as one of the best college preparatory high schools, and best high school for STEM (based on Niche.com rankings).
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